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Hektoen Family History

Hektoen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henton, Heaton, Helton, Heuton, Heston, Hector, Hilton, Hatton, Heron

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Where is the Hektoen family from?

You can see how Hektoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hektoen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hektoen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hektoen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hektoen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hektoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hektoen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 210 immigration records available for the last name Hektoen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Hektoen. For the veterans among your Hektoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hektoen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Hektoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hektoen in 1966 was 86, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hektoen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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